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Freakzilla · 07-27-2002, 12:56 PM

I think they shouldn't have tried to spin-off Joanie, Chachi, and Al. The producers had sort of successfully rebuilt the show around Joanie and Chachi. So trying to continue without them hurt the show as much as continuing without Richie or Ralph. Even though they returned for season 11, the damage was done. So I agree that the show should have ended in 1982.

There's also the Al factor. Al was one of the funniest characters on Happy Days. So his absence, despite the reappearance of Arnold for a few episodes, definitely hurt the show as well. It would have been great if Al had returned to Happy Days in 1983. That wouldn't have reversed any damage from season 10, but it would have made the final season better.

07-27-2002, 12:56 PM	#2
Freakzilla Member Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2000 Location: Portage, Michigan, United States Posts: 556	I think they shouldn't have tried to spin-off Joanie, Chachi, and Al. The producers had sort of successfully rebuilt the show around Joanie and Chachi. So trying to continue without them hurt the show as much as continuing without Richie or Ralph. Even though they returned for season 11, the damage was done. So I agree that the show should have ended in 1982. There's also the Al factor. Al was one of the funniest characters on Happy Days. So his absence, despite the reappearance of Arnold for a few episodes, definitely hurt the show as well. It would have been great if Al had returned to Happy Days in 1983. That wouldn't have reversed any damage from season 10, but it would have made the final season better.